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The Lithuanian Festival Committee of Maryland is pleased to announce the 45th Annual Baltimore Lithuanian Festival. For the last 20 years, the Festival was held in May. For 2017, we are moving the festival to the month of June – to be held Saturday and Sunday, June 10th and 11th. Whereas in the past the festival would end by 6 pm on both days, this year we will have extended hours on Saturday, from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm, and then Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The Festival will be held for the first time at the Baltimore Lithuanian Hall, 851 Hollins St., Baltimore MD 21201., bringing the Festival back to the city where it first began in 1973.

The Baltic Committee of Greater Cleveland presents a commemoration of the anniversary of Baltic mass deportations by the Soviets in June of 1941 with an Ecumenical Prayer Service on Sunday, June 11 at 2pm at St. Casimir Lithuanian Church on Neff Rd. Lithuanian, Latvian & Estonian ministers will be participating.

New York, NY – The celebratory fifteenth season of Pen Parentis Literary Salons ended last month, but you have a special opportunity to see an encore presentation of “ASPECTS OF LOVE, how to write love” in SUMMER LOVE featuring internationally bestselling romance novelist Jennifer Probst, the edgy literary novelist Marcy Dermansky, and the inimitable Chicago-based novelist Gint Aras. (https://gint-aras.com/)

Tuesday, June 13th at 7pm at the glamorous Andaz Wall Street, three authors who write intensely and in very different ways about love, will present readings of their latest works followed by a panel discussion moderated by writers Christina Chiu and M. M. De Voe.

Miglė Žaliukaitė (mezzo soprano) ir Eglė Perkumaitė (piano)
In this concert repertoire you will hear Lithuanian songs and arias, some of which were found in the archives, recorded and published in the CD album “ Forgotten Lithuanian songs and arias” by this duo.

Sunday, June 18th at 10:30 am the Lemont chapter of the Lithuanian American community invites its members to commemorate a day of Mourning and hope. The event will be held by the Monument outside of the Lithuanian World Center (14911 127 th. St., Lemont, IL 60439).

The Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York Invites you to the kick off evening for the international tour of the exhibition Prima del Calcio di Rigore/Before the Penalty Kick or the Phenomenology of the Penalty Kick by Antonio Lai da Teulada, whose European tour will begin at the Maironis Museum of Literature in Kaunas, Lithuania and to the presentation “Soccer in Lithuania: 2020 strategy and social goals”.

Meeting with the President of the Lithuanian Press Photographers’ Club J. Staselis at SLA Art Space (307 W 30th St., New York, NY 10001). During the meeting J. Staselis will present the annual national competition “Lithuanian Press Photography” album, and will introduce the photographs of the winners of the previous year’s contest and their narrated stories.

Consulate General of Lithuania in New York (420 5th Ave., New York, NY 10018) invites everyone to the discussion about dual citizenship with the Speaker of the Seimas, Viktoras Pranckietis. Please register at ny.renginiai@urm.lt.

Thursday, July 6 at 12 pm the Lemont chapter of the Lithuanian American community invites you to celebrate the State day and anniversary of the Coronation of King Mindaugas. The event will be held by the Monument outside of the Lithuanian World Center (14911 127th. St., Lemont, IL 60439).

You are all invited to join the singing of the Lithuanian national anthem! The meeting point: near the nearest rescue tower (number 16) at Santa Monica Pier. Map directions: https://goo.gl/maps/JkWoSqtVJ5T2.

“Baltasis Gandras” is inviting all scouts to the Camp “Rakas” (1918 Hawley Rd., Custer, MI 49405). The camp will run from Saturday, July 15 until Saturday, July 29. For more information please visit http://www.camprakas.org/.

Sunday, July 16th at 10 am we invite you to S. Darius and S. Girėnas commemoration which will be held by the S. Darius and S. Girėnas monument in the Marquette park (corner M. Marquette Rd. and S. California Ave.) followed by 11 am Mass at Nativity BVM church (6812 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60629) and lunch at Parish hall.

The US Lithuanian Community – Maine Chapter “Atlantas” cordially invites children and adults to a fun family friendly event.

Salute to lost Lithuanian aviators
See and compare “Lituanica” style planes to modern airplanes
Build and fly balsa wood model airplanes
Snacks and social time
Support the local Lithuanian American community

Sunday, July 23rd at 11 am you are all invited to the picnic – Lithuanian get-together festival. The event will be held at Sisters of Immaculate Conception (600 Liberty Highway, Putnam, CT 06260–2503). Celebrations will begin with the Mass followed by delicious lunch, various games and entertainment.

The last Sunday of every month is Ballroom Dancing Night at the Lithuanian Club’s Amber Ballroom (upstairs). Group lessons take place from 6-6:30 pm with instructors Debbie & Jerry. Open dancing from 6:30-8:30 pm. Admission $10 at the door. DJ music by Augis. Cash bar. Everyone is welcome!!

Diana Zabielaitė solo art show displaying 15-20 watercolor and pen drawings will take place in Long Island City (Queens) (1302 44th Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101) on Wednesday, August 2nd at 7 pm. The show will be up until September 4th.

On Saturday, August 5th at 11:30 am the Beverly Shores Lithuanian Club is hosting its traditional summer picnic, at the “Lituanica” park near the Darius and Girenas memorial (Beachview Ave and E. Ripplewater Drive, Beverly Shores, 46301, IN). We invite all to come and socialize, partake in refreshments, enjoy music and try your luck at our lottery. For more info please call 219-512-3493 or email: rutasida@hotmail.com.

Monday, August 7th at 7 pm
Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York and BACC New York invite you to come and hear about fashion. Venue: Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York (420 Fifth Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018). Registration: ny.renginiai@urm.lt.

Los Verdes “Summer FUN in the Sun!” Member Guest Golf Tournament
Saturday, August 12, 2017 10:00 am (please check in with tournament director by 9:00 am for group picture @ 9:45 am.) Invite a guest or register as a single to WIN special team prizes.

Please note: AWESOME early starting time @ Los Verdes Golf Course, a Billy Bell designed course that offers the BEST views in the entire state of California. The nearby ocean makes putting a challenge on almost every hole. Los Verdes Golf Course is considered by many to be one of the BEST golf values anywhere, tucked above the cliffs in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. In 2011, Los Verdes was honored to receive the Los Angeles County Course of the Year Award.

We would like to continue the LONGEST RUNNING ETHNIC FESTIVAL IN THE USA! But the Knights of Lithuania Council #144 needs YOUR HELP! Please contact us via www.kofl144.weebly.com regarding donations and volunteering. Aciū labai!

We would like to continue the LONGEST RUNNING ETHNIC FESTIVAL IN THE USA! But the Knights of Lithuania Council #144 needs YOUR HELP! Please contact us via www.kofl144.weebly.com regarding donations and volunteering. Aciū labai!

Cost is $75 individual golfer, $300 for a foursome, includes 18 holes w/ cart, skill prizes on holes, hot dog & beverage on the turn, Lithuanian Club entrance, door prize tickets, raffle ticket, food & beverage coupons for picnic. If you do not have a foursome, we will pair you. Golf awards will be announced at the picnic at 5:30 pm.

Mark your calendars!! It’s the annual Lithuanian Club Picnic at the Wickliffe Italian-American Club picnic grounds featuring great Lithuanian food, Lithuanian Beer Garden, live music by Die Gottscheer Blaskapelle German Brass Band, Augis Dicevicius & more, door prizes, Chinese raffle, games for kids & adults, Krupnikas contest, Lithuanian vendors, & lots of old friends you haven’t seen in a long time!! Great opportunity for a family reunion!!

The Cleveland Lithuanian Club will be serving Lithuanian POTATO PANCAKES, BACON BUNS & TREE CAKES at the Cleveland Lithuanian Cultural Gardens during the annual One World Day festival at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.

Sunday, August 27th at 12 pm you are all invited to the LWC Annual Summer Picnic which will be held at Lithuanian World Center (14911 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439). Music, lottery, Lithuanian food, cold drinks, Lithuanian fair and lots of fun! Interested vendors should contact LWC office before August 1st. For more info please call 630-257-8787.

Ateitis Foundation end of summer party at 1380 Castlewood Dr., Lemont, IL 60439. Music by Artūras Taralius ir Rimantas Pumputis, lots of games and dances, delicious food and drinks! All are welcome! For more info please call 312-788-4454 (Aldona).

The first annual Lithuanian Music Hall Association (LMHA) Golf Tournament to support the renovation work at the LMHA Club will be held on Saturday, September 9, at Juniata Golf Course,1391 East Cayuga Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The golf course is about 10 minutes travel time from the LMHA club (2715 East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia). Start time is 1:30 PM. After the golf tournament, all participants are invited to the LMHA club for a “cepelinų” dinner with beer. Please register with Matas Laniauskas (MatasLan@gmail.com) or Dan Cox (dancox76@gmail.com) by sending an email with your intention to participate….to save your spot. The fee for the golfing tournament, including green’s fee, travel cart, “cepelinų“ dinner with beer is $ 75. You are invited to register individually or a complete foursome. Prizes will be given to the best foursome score.

You are invited to the traditional summer picnic of the Lithuanian Community on Sunday, September 10 at Deveu Park in Kentucky (http://www.covingtonky.gov/visitors/parks/devou-park). The picnic starts at 12 pm, and we have Volpenhein Shelter reserved for us. If you would like to enjoy this beautiful park, walk or ride a bike (there is a mountain bike trail), you can come earlier. We plan to start the grill at 3 pm. There will also be games and other activities. Please bring your favorites snacks, dishes and drinks for the picnic.

The blessing of three restored Lithuanian wayside crosses will take place at Ateitininkų namai (Ateitis Foundation). Rev. Gintaras Vitkus, SJ will celebrate Mass on Saturday, September 16 at 5 pm, followed by the blessing of the crosses. Join us for a light supper afterwards. All are invited.

The Lithuanian Athletic Club and Annunciation parish traditional annual picnic will take place on Saturday, September 16 (1 PM) and Sunday, September 17 (11 AM)! As always, there will be delicious Lithuanian food, refreshments, a fun and welcoming atmosphere, lotteries, music, dancing, and much more. DJ RIMANTAS SAMIS will entertain us with his music. We have invited the NY TRYPTINIS AND NY MAIRONIS SCHOOL DANCE GROUPS to participate. The Lithuanian Athletic Club will sponsor the picnic on Saturday, Sep. 16 and Annunciation parish will sponsor the picnic on Sunday, Sep. 17. All are cordially invited. COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

The blessing of three restored Lithuanian wayside crosses will take place at Ateitininkų namai (Ateitis Foundation). Rev. Gintaras Vitkus, SJ will celebrate Mass on Saturday, September 16 at 5 pm, followed by the blessing of the crosses. Join us for a light supper afterwards. All are invited.

The Lithuanian Athletic Club and Annunciation parish traditional annual picnic will take place on Saturday, September 16 (1 PM) and Sunday, September 17 (11 AM)! As always, there will be delicious Lithuanian food, refreshments, a fun and welcoming atmosphere, lotteries, music, dancing, and much more. DJ RIMANTAS SAMIS will entertain us with his music. We have invited the NY TRYPTINIS AND NY MAIRONIS SCHOOL DANCE GROUPS to participate. The Lithuanian Athletic Club will sponsor the picnic on Saturday, Sep. 16 and Annunciation parish will sponsor the picnic on Sunday, Sep. 17. All are cordially invited. COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

Thursdays from 6-8 pm a Lithuanian Song Group will take place at SLA 307 (307 W 30th Street, New York, NY 10001). Vaiva Aglinskas will teach the archaic polyphonic form of singing called ‘sutartines’ as well as vivid, melodic songs of autumn. The aim of the group is to introduce people to this type of music, to focus, and to communicate with each other through song. It will be more of a meditation-through-song than a choir and all those who are interested are welcome to come whenever they can!

Historical presentation by Richard Jasinski:
Lithuanian Soldiers in the French Imperial Guard of Napoleon Bonaparte -
First Light Horse of the Imperial Guard, the Lithuanian Third Light Horse of the Imperial Guard and the Lithuanian Tartars of the Imperial Guard.

You are invited to a traditional festival “Oktoberfest Lithuanian way”

This is a festival for entire family, where everybody is entertained. We have games for kids, adults, live music concert by Romualdas Zbleckas, traditional Lithuanian dances, movie for kids under the sky.

Besides traditional Lithuanian beer, we are brewing a batch of beer dedicated to this festival. Traditional Lithuanian food is made by our kitchen chef and home made deserts will be for sale as well.

All money raised during this event will be dedicated to Dr. V. Kudirka Lithuanian school new learning program development. Kazickas family fund will match the money raised by 100%.

ENTRANCE – $10.
Kids under 15 years old – FREE
Rain won’t stop our festival as we have tents and indoor place as a backup.
Date: Saturday, September 23, 3:00 pm

The next NYLP Social meet-up will take place on Thursday, September 28th at 6:30 pm. See you at New York Estonian House, 243 East 34th St., New York, NY 10016.
Look for actively networking and chatty Lithuanians!

Friday, October 29 at 10 am California Lithuanian Golf Club invites you to participate in the Lithuanian tournament “Lithuanian Days Open XXI” held at Hansen Dam Golf Course (10400 Glenoaks Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331).

In conjunction with the exhibition Tevyne/Patria, Sla307 Art Space is hosting a printmaking workshop to contextualize the building’s rich history as a printing house, releasing books, pamphlets and weekly newspapers. The vast collection of Intaglio plates, housed in the building’s archives, emphasize the significance of printmaking through the union of image and word. Sla307 will present intaglio printmaking examples, hands on demonstrations and their connection to the historic building, SLA, it’s archive and the greater Immigrant Lithuanian Community of America. Recommended ages: 10-17.

Consulate General of Lithuania in New York (420 5th Ave #304, New York, NY 10018) invites everyone invites to the meeting with the rector of Vilnius University Prof. Artūras Žukauskas and members of the elite club “Vilniaus klubas”.

The division of Russian and Slavic Studies at Hunter College & The Consulate General of Lithuania in New York present

Tomas Venclova Poetry reading

The event celebrates the 80th anniversary of Tomas Venclova, Lithuanian poet and scholar, former Soviet dissident and founding member of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group, professor emeritus of Russian Literature at Yale University. He will read his old and new works in his native Lithuanian and Russian (with English translation) and speak about the past and present of Lithuania, its literature, culture and politics.

Jurgis Didžiulis invites you to challenge the rules and roles of a traditional seminar, and become part of an innovative fusion of beautiful, creative, intimate interaction, powerful ideas, and wanton fun!

Friday, October 6 at 6 pm – Sunday, October 8 at 12 pm
Registration is full!
If you would like, you can reserve a space by signing up on the waiting list.
All information may be found at Neringa’s website http://neringa.org/en_events_forms.html.
For more information, please contact Aidas Kupčinskas: aidaszk@yahoo.com or cell 617-240-0358.
Address: Camp Neringa, 147 Neringa Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301.

Will feature dumplings of the world from Chicago’s best ethnic restaurants, cultural performances that preview of programs to come throughout the month in the neighborhoods, and heritage-based artisans selling original crafts and artwork.
Lithuanian culture will be represented by the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, Grandis Dance Group, and artist Agne Sabonis.

The long awaited Fall Ball 2017 (Rudens Balius) is finally here. Come join your fellow Lithuanian-American community in San Francisco on October 7th (Sat) at the beautiful Bellevue Club, Oakland.

The theme of the night is LT Identity. We invite you to contemplate what it truly means for you to be Lithuanian. In today’s global world, the place you were born at no longer plays the key role for determining your identity.

We invited the master of entertainment, the famous energy bomb Jurgis Didžiulis and his ToBe.LT crew to join us in their search for LT Identity on the West Coast.

Valentinas Krumplis and Pranė Šlutienė dedicate this book to all the American Lithuanians and all Lithuanian immigrants all over the world who found the time, the energy, and the finances to create a mass media storm to draw attention to the aspirations of Lithuania to be free of the Soviet Union in 1990.

Lithuanian music star Jurga Šeduikytė will be performing a concert in Cleveland at the Lithuanian Club’s Amber Ballroom on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, available at the Lithuanian Club & online at eventbrite.com (link above). Tickets will be $25 at the door. All ages welcome.

Sponsored by: Lithuanian American Community – Cleveland Chapter
Lithuanian food will be available at the Lithuanian Club & Gintaras Dining Room from 4 pm to 8 pm.

2 specialists from Lithuania’s Central State Archives in Vilnius will hold a hands on “Preserving Photos Seminar” on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 12-noon until 4pm at the Lithuanian Club’s Gintaras Ballroom. Attendees will learn how to preserve & document family photos. Admission is free & everyone is welcome.

The 2017 National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame inductions will take place Saturday, Oct. 14th at 6:30 pm at the Lithuanian World Center in Chicago. The Class of 2017 includes former Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus, USA Senator Dick Durbin, Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture founder Stanley Balzekas & entrepreneur Juozas Kazickas. The event will be hosted by Hollywood actress Ruta Lee. The public is welcome & tickets are available via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lithuanian-american-legends-tickets-37133106120?aff=eac2.

2 specialists from Lithuania’s Central State Archives in Vilnius will host a multi-media presentation on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1 pm at the Lithuanian Club’s Gintaras Dining Room. The specialists will discuss the activities of the archives & why it’s important to preserve your Lithuanian family history. The presentation will include slides & a film. Admission is free & everyone is welcome.

For almost ten years Viktorija’s been hopscotching back and forth from her Paris home to make music with her Stateside musicians. Once again, she’ll entertain us with her song stylings as only she can do.

“An amazing singer, smart and sophisticated beyond her years, she bears comparison with the greats. Her voice is spontaneous, intimate, sensual and fun. She’s got great phrasing, impeccable timing; and she hits every note on the button. She loves the classic American songbook, and sings it as though the 1950’s had never come and gone – she’s a class act.” – Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.

Please join us on
Saturday, October 21, 6 PM
For a Fundraiser
To support the Disabled Children in Lithuania
Hosted By Lithuanian National Foundation, Inc. (Tautos Fondas)
SLA 307 Art space, 307 West 30th Street New York, New York 10001-2703

Sunday, October 22 at 12:30 pm “Child’s Gate to Learning” annual fall fundraising lunch. All are invited to enjoy a tasty lunch, see a musical program, and participate in a raffle. Proceeds will help the organization continue supporting after school centers in Lithuania attended by children and youths from at risk families. (The program is conducted in Lithuanian.)

The Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage invites you to a special viewing of the documentary “The Ultimate Sacrifice”. This film features the story of Juozas Vitkus, a legendary Lithuanian Colonel who led a resistance movement against Soviet occupation in the 1940s and 50s.

Join the National Public Housing Museum and Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture (6500 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629) for a pop-up exhibition and conversation that invites participants to share stories about the loss of home due to political, economic and social upheaval, and the objects that give meaning to their lives. Please bring an object with you that reminds you of a home from the past.

A March “FOR A HEALTHY AND SOBER LITHUANIA” with Poetry and Cold Beet Soup

We cordially invite you to attend a march on Sunday, October 29th, 2017, at 10:00 AM. Take the “C” or “E” subway trains to the 23rd Street station, and then walk to the corner of 11th Avenue and 23rd Street. We will meet at the PIER 62 Park. We’ll march past Hudson River Park and Battery Park City with exercises for vivacity!

All Saints’ Day Mass at Annunciation parish followed by snacks and coffee at the lower parish hall. After lunch (1 pm) – Judita Leitaitė concert. All welcome!

The address of Annunciation Church: 259 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (the corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Havemeyer Street, near the “L” and “G” subway stations of Lorimer Street and Metropolitan Avenue).

Lithuanian Saturday School GENYS would like to invite San Francisco Lithuanians to the second annual Cepelinų Balius. This event was a big success last year. Therefore we are inviting you all to get together again, catch up and enjoy the good food.

Every year on the World Lithuanian Day of Unity, “Mission Siberia” expeditions travel to Siberia to explore Lithuanian history. This year the expedition travelled to Irkutsk region, the area of which is the size of 12 Lithuanias. A team of 16 people visited those laid to rest there, met with Lithuanians who still remain there to this day in attempt to discover that part of our history.

Fridays 5-8 pm in November is “Steak Night” at the Lithuanian Club & Gintaras Dining Room. Get an 8oz. NY Strip Steak grilled to order for just $10!! We’ll also be serving Turkey dinner with all of the fixins, Turkey Lubens, Koldunai Lithuanian-style Pierogi’s and more. All dinners are $10 and under!! Public is welcome. Dine in or carry-out. All credit cards accepted.

The composer Žibuoklė Martinaitytė and the audio visualization installation “Vanishing Lands (M-Islands)”, presented by True Rosaschi, was selected by the Human Impacts Institute to be included in the exhibition “Creative Climate Awards”. The installation will be shown at the closing of the exhibition on Thursday, November 16th from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.

Address:
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York
1 East 42nd St., New York, NY 10017 (near 5th Avenue).

Fridays 5-8 pm in November is $10 Steak Night at Lithuanian Club & Gintaras Dining Room. Get an 8oz. NY Strip Steak grilled to order for just $10!! All dinners are $10 & under!! Public is welcome. Dine in or carry-out. All credit cards accepted.

The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture is proud to announce that the 2017 Excellence Award recipient is artistic director, conductor, pianist, composer, and vocalist Darius Polikaitis. He is recognized for his leadership and devotion to the preservation and celebration of Lithuanian Song. The award presentation will take place at the Museum’s 51st Anniversary Excellence Award Gala on Saturday, November 18 at 6 pm at the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook, Illinois. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.

The Lithuanian Scouts Association is holding a 5k Run/Race on Sunday, November 19th, at 8 am for the benefit of renovating our youth summer camp, Rakas.

The Chicago branch of the Lithuanian Scout Association is hosting the international jubilee camp in 2018. We are holding this event in order to raise funds to improve the camp’s facilities and make the necessary upgrades for the safety of our campers.

Your participation will help ensure that we can maintain a safe, fun, and memorable experience for generations to come!

We cordially invite you to attend a march on Sunday, November 19th at 10 AM. Take the 1, R subway train to the South Ferry station. We will meet at the main entrance to the Staten Island FERRY. We’ll march past Battery Park City to the new PATH station. From there we will take train to JERSEY CITY – one stop (Exchange Place). We will continue along the Hutson river with exercises for vivacity! If you can, dress in Lithuanian colors!

This Friday, Nov. 24, 5-8 pm – we’ll be having a Thanksgiving Buffet featuring Chef Edita’s Roasted Turkey with all the fixins including her Krupnikas Cranberry Relish, along with Lithuanian specialties. $15 p.p. all inclusive (except for alcohol). Everyone is welcome. All credit cards accepted.

On SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, New York’s Annunciation parish cordially invites you and your family and friends to join us at our traditional Thanksgiving luncheon. Following our 10 AM Lithuanian Mass, we will be serving a delicious hot meal (donation: $10 adults, $2 children) and refreshments. You’ll be treated to a holiday meal enjoyed in a friendly atmosphere. PLEASE JOIN US AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

On SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, NEW YORK’S ANNUNCIATION PARISH cordially invites you, your family and friends to join us at our traditional ADVENT CRAFT FAIR. Following our 10 AM Lithuanian Mass, you’ll have the opportunity to shop for interesting Christmas gifts, Christmas communion wafers, Lithuanian food products and you can enjoy desserts and refreshments in a friendly atmosphere. PLEASE JOIN US AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

The Lithuanian Consulate General in New York invites you to begin anticipating Christmas together with the violinist Justina Auškelyte and pianist Cesare Pezzi, at their concert “Compositions of Balys Dvarionis for Violin and Piano”, and with the visual artist Aldona Simutis at the opening of her exhibition of selected works.

On Sunday, December 17th at 10:00 AM, immediately after Holy Mass in the Lithuanian language at Annunciation Church, the New York Lithuanian cultural school “Maironis”, the New York Lithuanian Scouts, and the Annunciation Parish will sponsor a traditional Lithuanian Christmas Eve Dinner at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hall.

On February 11, 2018 at 12:15 pm in the Lithuanian World Center , “Child’s Gate to Learning” will update supporters and interested persons about 2017 projects and successes as well as plans for 2018. Slides will be shown to illustrate activities in the U.S., a seminar organized in Kaunas, young volunteers’ work with at risk youths at five supported centers in Lithuania. The session will be conducted in Lithuanian.

On Oct. 21 at 12:30 pm in the Lithuanian World Center (Lemont, IL), “Child’s Gate to Learning” will organize its annual fundraising fall lunch “Derliaus pietūs”. Attendees will enjoy a good meal, see a brief musical program, and try their luck in the raffle. Proceeds help the organization continue supporting 11 after school centers in Lithuania attended by at risk family’s children.